Cancer Prevention

African American People and Cancer

Compared to members of other races, Black and African American people have higher rates of getting and dying from many kinds of cancer.

How to Protect Yourself from Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer may be the fourth most common type of cancer for women worldwide, but luckily it is amongst the most preventable types of cancers. This particular type of cancer is so common because of its association with a very common sexually transmitted infection: the human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is found in 99% of cervical cancer diagnoses.

Foods That Fight Gynecologic Cancer

The World Cancer Research Fund, along with the American Institute for Cancer Research, analyzed research on nutrition and its role in cancer, and published the “Food, Nutrition and the Prevention of Cancer: A Global Perspective."

The recommendations for the general public are as follows:

Overcoming Brain Fog

Have you ever experienced a day when your thoughts felt as clear as mud? Maybe you’ve had moments when even the simplest tasks seemed overly complicated, like your brain was cloaked in a dense, impenetrable fog? If so, you’re not alone. This phenomenon, known as brain fog, is incredibly common, and it can be as tricky to navigate as it is frustrating. Let’s unravel the mystery of brain fog, why it happens, its impact on our daily life, and more importantly, how to manage it.

High Insulin Levels Linked to Pancreatic Cancer: Study

High insulin levels are directly linked to pancreatic cancer, a new study suggests.

High insulin levels are common among people who have type 2 diabetes and obesity—two conditions that are known risk factors for pancreatic cancer.

The new study from the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Canada sheds light on how insulin and its receptors play a role in the development of pancreatic cancer, and therefore how type 2 diabetes and obesity ties into the picture.

The Everyday Foods That Cancer Experts Want You to Stop Eating

Crispy bacon sandwiches in white bread are out, avocado on toast is in. Here are foods the experts advise you to avoid - and eat more of - for better health.

Crispy bacon sandwiches made with white bread, a nice cold beer on a sunny afternoon. We’ve long known they are not the healthiest of choices, and as scientists warn of health risks, these small pleasures feel less comforting.

Earlier this year, the American Cancer Society reported that the number of under 55s diagnosed with colorectal cancer has doubled compared with a decade ago.

Deepak Chopra Says Inflammation is ‘The Number One Pandemic of Our Times.’ He Suggests These 5 Habits to Help Reduce It

Deepak Chopra, a world leader in alternative medicine and meditation, shed light on what he deems the world’s most pressing health problem in a talk this week in New York City, where he announced his company’s expansion into wellness tourism.

“The number one pandemic of our times right now is inflammation,” he said.

12 Common Illnesses That Peak in the Fall & Tips to Prevent Them

Fall is the peak time for many viral illnesses, as the cold weather can suppress your immune system and increase your vulnerability to infections. Viral infections are easily transmitted and can be dangerous for the elderly, young children, and those with poor immune systems. Prevention is the best way to protect yourself from any transmittable illnesses or infections during the autumn season.

Keep reading to learn what are the 12 most common illnesses that peak in the fall, what are their symptoms, and how to prevent them.

Sugar and Cancer – What You Need to Know

There’s a lot of information online about sugar and cancer, but not much of it is based on scientific evidence. In this article we’re going to take a long hard look at sugar and bust some myths around the questions ‘Can sugar cause cancer?’ and ‘Does sugar feed cancer cells?’

We’ll also cover why the amount of sugar in our diets is cause for concern – just not for the reason that often appears in the headlines. 

How to Reduce Risk of Cancer When Grilling

Summer is our national grilling season, and some of us like our burgers, hot dogs, and vegetables charred. But that flavor profile includes the risk of carcinogens.  

What’s a grillmaster to do? We asked a Columbia cancer researcher how to avoid creating potentially cancer-promoting agents. Here’s what she said: 

Does grilling cause cancer?

There is no straight line between eating food cooked on a grill and getting cancer, but cooking over an open flame can lead to development of carcinogens in meat. 

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